Who is Barry Windham?
Barry Windham is a retired American professional wrestler, famous for his work in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He was born on July 4, 1960, in Sweetwater, Texas, and is the son of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan. Throughout his career, he won many titles, including the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Heavyweight Championship, along with several tag team championships. He was also part of the famous wrestling group, The Four Horsemen, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice: in 2012 with The Four Horsemen and again in 2024 with The U.S. Express. Known for his technical skills and agility for his height of 6 feet 6 inches, Windham’s wrestling career lasted from 1979 until his retirement in 2010.
Age
Barry Windham is currently 64 years old, having been born on July 4, 1960.
Height
Barry Windham, the retired professional wrestler, stands at an imposing 6 feet 7 inches (198 cm), a height that contributed to his dominant presence in the ring throughout his career.
Weight
Windham’s weight has fluctuated during his wrestling career, but he is typically listed at about 267 pounds (121 kg).
Education
He went to East Mecklenburg High School but opted not to continue his education, choosing to concentrate on his wrestling career instead. Windham started training in wrestling at 16, mentored by his father and Harley Race. He made his professional debut at the age of 19, competing against J.J. Dillon in San Angelo, Texas.
Wife and Children
Barry Windham was married to Kebra Hart in the 1990s, but they divorced in 2004. They have two children: a son named Callan Windham and a daughter named Abigail (Abbie Belle) Windham.
Family
Barry Windham is the son of Robert Deroy Windham, better known as Blackjack Mulligan, a famous professional wrestler and former football player. His brother, Kendall Windham, is also a professional wrestler, and his brother-in-law, Mike Rotunda, shares the same profession. Barry’s nephews, Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda) and Bo Dallas (Taylor Rotunda), are also wrestlers. Barry was married to Kebra Hart, and they have two children: Callan Windham and Abbie Belle Windham.
Career
Windham started his wrestling career in 1979, trained by his father and Harley Race, and first wrestled in the NWA’s Championship Wrestling from Florida. He is famous for his time in the NWA and WCW, where he won several titles, including the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Heavyweight Championship. In the WWF, he teamed up with Mike Rotunda as “The U.S. Express,” winning the WWF Tag Team Championship twice, and was also part of the legendary group, The Four Horsemen. Windham wrestled in various promotions until he retired in 2010 and then worked as a WWE producer for two years. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, first in 2012 with The Four Horsemen and again in 2024 with The U.S. Express.
Net worth
Barry has an estimated net worth between $750,000 and $950,000. He is well-known for his time in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he earned several championships and accolades.
What happened to Barry Windham?
Barry Windham suffered a heart attack in December 2022 while traveling through the Atlanta airport. He underwent an emergency procedure and was initially in the ICU. As of recent updates, Windham’s condition has stabilized, and he is no longer in the ICU. He is gradually recovering, although he is not yet able to travel.
How is Barry Windham related to Mike Rotunda?
Barry Windham is Mike Rotunda’s brother-in-law. Barry’s sister, Stephanie Windham, is married to Mike Rotunda.
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